TWTD understands that the Blues are closing in on adding Manchester United midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe to their squad on loan, taking Mick McCarthy’s total of summer additions to 10.

While the deal is not yet done, we understand Town are very much the frontrunners to land Tunnicliffe and he could be in the squad for the final pre-season friendly at Notts County on Saturday.

Brighton were previously reported to have made a loan approach for the 20-year-old, while other Championship clubs are also believed to be eyeing the England U16 and U17 international, who spent time on loan at Peterborough United during 2011/12 and at Barnsley last season

Heywood-born Tunnicliffe plays in central midfield, an area where the Blues would still appear to require cover. Speaking on Tuesday, Mick McCarthy said he was looking to add only one more player to his squad ahead of the start of the season at Reading a week on Saturday.

Tunnicliffe has made two sub appearances in the Capital One Cup for the Red Devils, in addition to 15 senior starts and 18 games from the bench for his loan sides.

In April, Blues boss Mick McCarthy confirmed that he would utilise the loan market to augment his squad.

Tunnicliffe played in United’s reserves’ 1-0 friendly victory over Club Brugge last week, a game which was watched by the Town manager.

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alexsmith111 added 17:49 - Jul 25 We lost Chopra, but we have effectively gained Taylor. So it's as if we have signed a new striker in that sense. Was gonna say Chopra is disruptive, but Taylor isn't squeaky clean!!
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foster added 18:07 - Jul 25 I would still after this like to see stearman and sharp brand in.
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alexsmith111 added 19:05 - Jul 25 Sorry I'm confused! I note that we have made good free signings and that it is abnormal and I get minuses! Gota love forums
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hollywoodginge added 19:18 - Jul 25 Obscure Fact: He is the brother of darts walk on girl Sarah Tunnicliffe
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TimmyH added 19:45 - Jul 25 mmm...interesting move if we get him, never made the United ranks but what player would who plays in the Championship.
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PimsNumber1 added 20:03 - Jul 25 sister is a looker http://www.impactmodelsagency.co.uk/female-model-Sarah_Tunnicliffe-134 And someone recons he is the new Roy Keane
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tractordamage added 20:29 - Jul 25 @alexsmith111 Your Down Votes on page 1 are a bit baffling, yes. I'm sure you'll survive it though. It's like a punch from someone's index finger. But it might have something to do with us buying the winger Doherty (for £50k), only a couple of days ago. And thereforeperhaps a protest against your 'memory issues'. You may, of course, be a goldfish. If that is the case, a short-term memory is entirely understandable. But you do have a point: We've almost spent nothing (except pay-offs for contracts). A bonus is that this will soothe our chairman's frustration over wasted millions (which is important for his future commitment). And he's learnt a lesson.or two. It's a bit like buying some fancy shampoo for £4 a tube, then discovering Poundland. (Not the gardening or food section, they're rubbish! Err...so a friend told me) I digress...

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Beattiesballbag added 21:53 - Jul 25 Why is he to good to sit on the bench here when he spent most of his time on it at his other loan clubs!
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Maverick_Mitch added 22:23 - Jul 25 If he joins what squad number will he get? Confused at the Colchester game as players seem to be wearing different numbers from the published squad numbers. That and trying to identify our new signings meant missed quite a bit of the action!
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TractorBeezer added 22:27 - Jul 25 Lets sign up Sarah as well! With Chopra gone it wouldn't surprise me to see another striker come in to make a 23 player squad.
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Ebantiass added 22:40 - Jul 25 If he come it could be a good thing for Hyam. Remember Mick and Tery pushing him forward a nd saying last season they will be looking for more goals from him from midfield.
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tractorboyz82 added 00:03 - Jul 26 He's not been wanted by his other loan clubs think midfield is good enough lots of cover and players who can play in many positions.would love to see a striker come in billy sharp or a youngster from league 1
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Sindre94 added 00:58 - Jul 26 Watched this lad on youtube all day. Looks a lively warrior:) WELCOME!
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wkj added 07:15 - Jul 26 Jack Marriott is more than capable of standing in for striker injuries in my opinion
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JustSpivvyChops added 09:17 - Jul 26 Another loan signing.................................and there we were with the last 2 managers being lambasted daily by 99% of this place for making loan signings, but not a word against MM it seems.
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